Hotel Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898

The Mall Road, 171001 Shimla, India – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 228 reviews)

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9.2
Superb
228 reviews

The location of the hotel is very nice. View from my room was amazing!

Venkatraman India

The staff was exceptional and very friendly, we really liked the ambiance and location of the hotel. A must stay!!

Anubhav India

Location was great, walkable to main attractions and mall road.

Aditi India

We stayed in Suite - The key features are as follows:- 1. Location on Mall road 2. Large room size 3. Lots of restaurants / dhabas near by 4. Good staff support 5. All modern facilities in Suite 6. Breakfast is good

Sharma India

The staff for the property were really really good

Abhinav Australia

Amazing guest services, hospitality, cleanliness, food, cozy room, great location

Ajay United Kingdom

Staff is very nice and welcoming every day. Room was clean and room service is also on time each day. Bathroom was good and they provide hot water bags every night. Heater was also good so no issues with cold weather. Very nice location if you are planning to walk around mall road.

Chirag India

Loved everything about the hotel. The ambience, the interiors, the food and all the staff. The best experience.

Sabeena India

the hospitality and warmth of the staff were astounding. they were ever helpful.

Souva India

The property is beautiful and our room was excellent. The staff and service is highly praise worthy. They’re cooperative, swift and considerate. The food was also scrumptious. Highly recommend!

Karishma United Kingdom
9.2
Superb
228 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The location of the hotel is very nice. View from my room was amazing!”
    Venkatraman Venkatraman India India
  • “The staff was exceptional and very friendly, we really liked the ambiance and location of the hotel. A must stay!!”
    Anubhav Anubhav India India
  • “Location was great, walkable to main attractions and mall road.”
    Aditi Aditi India India
  • “We stayed in Suite - The key features are as follows:- 1. Location on Mall road 2. Large room size 3. Lots of restaurants / dhabas near by 4. Good staff support 5.”
    Sharma Sharma India India
  • “The staff for the property were really really good”
    Abhinav Abhinav Australia Australia
  • “Amazing guest services, hospitality, cleanliness, food, cozy room, great location”
    Ajay Ajay United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff is very nice and welcoming every day. Room was clean and room service is also on time each day. Bathroom was good and they provide hot water bags every night.”
    Chirag Chirag India India
  • “Loved everything about the hotel. The ambience, the interiors, the food and all the staff. The best experience.”
    Sabeena Sabeena India India
  • “the hospitality and warmth of the staff were astounding. they were ever helpful.”
    Souva Souva India India
  • “The property is beautiful and our room was excellent. The staff and service is highly praise worthy. They’re cooperative, swift and considerate. The food was also scrumptious. Highly recommend!”
    Karishma Karishma United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi 9.3
High score for Shimla

Located on Mall Road, the main street of Shimla and 650 yards from The Ridge and Scandal Point, Clarkes Hotel operates a 24-hour front desk to assist guests.

Clarkes Hotel is 4 miles from the ancient temple of Jakhoo and 1.2 miles Shimla Railway Station. It is 1.9 miles from the Local Bus Station and 13.7 miles from Shimla Airport.

Services like breakfast buffet, luggage storage and laundry are provided. A meeting/banqueting space is available. Guests can arrange day trips and exchange currencies at the tour desk. A car rental facility is available. Free parking facility is available.

Fitted with carpeted flooring, each fan-cooled room offers a heater, tea/coffee maker and flat-screen cable TV. A seating area and safety deposit box is available. The attached bathroom comes with shower.

Guests can enjoy multi-cuisine at the in-house restaurant. Light snacks and refreshing beverages are served at the Bar/Lounge. Room service is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 8 Aug 2013.
 Hotel chain/brand: Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

9.2
Superb · 228 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.0
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort9.5
  • Value for money8.7
  • Location 9.6
  • Free WiFi 9.3
High score for Shimla

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Venkatraman India

    “The location of the hotel is very nice. View from my room was amazing!”

  • Anubhav India

    “The staff was exceptional and very friendly, we really liked the ambiance and location of the hotel. A must stay!!”

  • Aditi India

    “Location was great, walkable to main attractions and mall road.”

  • Sharma India

    “We stayed in Suite - The key features are as follows:- 1. Location on Mall road 2. Large room size 3. Lots of restaurants / dhabas near by 4. Good staff support 5. All modern facilities in Suite 6. Breakfast is good”

  • Abhinav Australia

    “The staff for the property were really really good”

  • Ajay United Kingdom

    “Amazing guest services, hospitality, cleanliness, food, cozy room, great location”

  • Chirag India

    “Staff is very nice and welcoming every day. Room was clean and room service is also on time each day. Bathroom was good and they provide hot water bags every night. Heater was also good so no issues with cold weather. Very nice location if you are planning to walk around mall road.”

  • Sabeena India

    “Loved everything about the hotel. The ambience, the interiors, the food and all the staff. The best experience.”

  • Souva India

    “the hospitality and warmth of the staff were astounding. they were ever helpful.”

  • Karishma United Kingdom

    “The property is beautiful and our room was excellent. The staff and service is highly praise worthy. They’re cooperative, swift and considerate. The food was also scrumptious. Highly recommend!”

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • The Ridge, Shimla
    0.1 miles
  • The Mall Road
    0.1 miles
  • Circular Road
    0.1 miles
  • Jakhoo Gondola
    0.6 miles
  • Victory Tunnel
    0.6 miles
  • Jakhu Temple
    0.6 miles
  • Indian Institute of Advanced Study
    1.9 miles
  • Tara Devi Mandir
    3.6 miles
Natural beauty
  • Mountain Kufri
    11.2 miles
Closest airports
  • Shimla Airport
    6.5 miles
  • Chandigarh Airport
    37.5 miles
  • Kullu–Manali Airport
    53.4 miles
How to get to Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 from Chandigarh Airport
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    Free parking is available.
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1 restaurant on site

    The Dining Hall

    Cuisine: Chinese, Indian, International

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: Buffet & à la carte

Facilities of Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Free parking
Family rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
Food & Drink
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
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Sustainable initiatives
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House rules Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 9 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking more than 5 rooms, additional supplement will apply along with non-refundable deposit for the entire stay.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

Please inform Clarkes hotel, A grand heritage hotel since 1898 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.